Double L Recipe

Chill glass

Place a coupe or Nick & Nora glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to properly chill it.

Measure and combine

In a mixing glass or Boston shaker (unshaken), add the measured 2 oz gin, 1 oz dry vermouth, 0.5 oz Lillet Blanc, 0.25 oz maraschino liqueur, and 2 dashes of orange bitters.

Add ice and stir

Fill the mixing glass with ice (about 1 cup or enough to come near the top). Using a long bar spoon, stir gently but steadily for 25–30 seconds (about 20–30 rotations) until the mixture is well chilled, slightly diluted, and the outside of the mixing glass is frosty.

Prepare glass

If you used ice water to chill the glass, discard the ice water now and dry the glass briefly so it's cold but not watered down.

Strain

Using a julep or Hawthorne strainer, double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass to remove any small ice shards.

Express the lemon peel over the surface of the drink by holding it between thumb and forefinger and giving it a quick twist so the oils spray over the cocktail. Run the peel around the rim if desired, then drop the twist into the drink or discard per preference.

Optionally, drop a Luxardo cherry into the glass for a hint of sweetness and an elegant presentation.

Serve immediately. The 'Double L' is a bright, slightly floral and nutty-styled stirred cocktail best enjoyed chilled and sipped slowly.